The response I’ve been getting for my work space reveal has beenĀ phenomenal. Ā I didn’t expect everyone to love it as much, if not more, than I do and it’s been so amazing reading all your comments and positive feedback everywhere. Ā Thank you all SO much for the love <3.
As I had promised, today I’m showing how I created the striped accent wall, which seems to be most everyone’s favorite part of my work space!
Here’s the secret weapon.
Boom. Ā Black vinyl tape. Ā I got the 2 inch vinyl tape hereĀ (affiliate link) and I’m SO impressed with how this worked out. Ā It sticks on strong but can still be repositioned without leaving any residue behind. Ā Especially if you’re like me and live in a rental and don’t want to mess with painting your wall, this is absolutely the way to go.
First, I applied painters tape around the outer edges of the wall. Ā I’ll explain why in a little bit.
Then I just started taping on the black vinyl tape diagonally, making sure the ends of the tape overlapped with the painters tape. Ā I eyeballed this mostly because my wall is actually pretty warped and uneven. Ā It would have killed me to try and measure things out perfectly, so I just did what looked right, occasionally stepping back far away and making sure it all looked fairly straight and evenly spaced.
After applying all the black tape, I cut along the inner edge of each strip of painters tape as I lifted and peeled it off. Ā The painters tape is there as a guide for where to cut to ensure that the ends of the black tape match up perfectly with the edges of the wall. Ā It did require peeling off the black tape a bit for each stripe, but once cut it just needed to be stuck back on the wall. Ā Neat little trick, yea?
I had thought of a few different options for how to fill up this wall, but this one packed the highest impact for my buck and creates a simple yet stunning focal point for my work space. Ā It also really helps draw the eyes up and emphasizes the high ceiling, making my little corner look just a bit bigger ;).
Was that as easy as you expected it would be? Ā All you need is tape and some patience. Ā Not bad, I say!
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I have the tape but I don’t have the patience :) I never would have thought this was tape when I first looked at it. It looks great, Amy!
I would have never thought that is not a paint!!! Clever!ā„
Amy, this is genius! I never would have guessed that is tape. I’m loving this office space you’ve created. Gorgeous!
Love this and love the simplicity! I wish I had a small wall like this to make a striped accent on, but I might have to find a place to do this anyways! Pinned.
Unbelievably creative, girl!! Awesome!
Love your striped wall. So creative!
Who knew vinyl tape could look so classy?! Love this little wall update, Amy! :)
Great job! I love the bold black and white graphic look you created, and I can’t wait to try that tape somewhere in my home. I’m a renter too, so always on the lookout for easily removable decor ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Yesssssss… Your lines are so perfect I really thought it was wall paper or fabric or something like that. This tape looks awesome!
I LOVE IT! It looks great! Thanks for sharing it on Monday Funday. Sharing on my FB page!
WOW!! that is super easy, what a fabulous idea!!! Love it
Very nice! I might have to try something like this in the future!
I LOVE this little office nook and that wall is AH-MAZING! I can’t believe it’s tape, girl you are so freakin’ creative!
Love how simple but bold this is!
Love this! A great touch of graphic, but still impermanent. Perfect!
found you at lizmarieblog’s link party. love this! i pinned it as something to try out for my daughters’ room makeover. there’s a little recessed nook in their room where i want to create a striking accent wall.
Wow I love this! (And all of the gold accenting.) Makes me wish I had a small accent wall so I could try this out! thanks for sharing.
OMG!!!! I love your office, I’m in the middle of brain storming ideas for my office nook and this gives me such inspiration!